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ACEA launches data platform for greater industry transparency
ACEA has introduced a digital platform that provides comprehensive data on the European automotive industry - including figures on registrations, powertrains, emissions, and employment. The aim is greater transparency in industry developments.
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced the establishment of a new digital data company on 2 October: ACEA:intelligence. The platform aims to provide a comprehensive overview of key topics in the European automotive industry - including vehicle registrations, electrification, employment figures, trade, safety, and regulatory developments. With this step, the association intends to meet the growing information needs of industry, politics, and research, particularly against the backdrop of profound transformations in the automotive sector.
According to its own statements, ACEA:intelligence sees itself as a neutral data source with direct access to primarily collected information - provided by the European car manufacturers themselves. This distinguishes the offering from many commercial data platforms, which often rely on aggregated or secondary sources. The initiative should be viewed against the backdrop of growing demands for transparency, traceability, and timeliness of industry data. Whether ACEA:intelligence can meet this claim in the long term is likely to depend on the actual data quality, the openness of the methodology, and user-friendliness.
What does the new platform offer?
The specific offerings of ACEA:intelligence can be described based on the published information as follows: the platform provides up-to-date statistics and time series, for example on new registrations, alternative drive technologies, emissions, and the vehicle fleet in Europe. Users should be able to access the data relevant to them through various filter options - by regions, technologies, or manufacturers.
Additionally, the platform offers interactive visualisation tools such as dashboards, dynamic trackers, and map views, which are intended to clearly present complex relationships. The offering is complemented by thematic reports and so-called factbooks, which delve into selected areas - for example, the economic significance of the industry or developments in the regulatory environment. Some of the content is freely accessible, while other data and analyses are apparently chargeable or only available on request. The announcement does not conclusively specify which content is openly available and which is subject to a licensing model.
The offering is aimed at a broad target group: industry representatives, research institutions, political decision-makers, as well as service providers and investors. All of them have a growing interest in quickly available and trustworthy information during the current transformation phase. Additionally, the portal could be particularly interesting for medium-sized companies or public institutions that have so far relied on less specialised or fragmented sources. Whether ACEA:intelligence can establish itself as a reference in the long term will be shown in practice - among other things, based on reach, update frequency, and acceptance in the industry.
Who is behind ACEA?
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is the central interest group of European automobile manufacturers based in Brussels. The organisation represents the common economic, technical, and regulatory interests of its members to EU institutions, national governments, and international organisations. Founded in 1991, ACEA sees itself as an interface between industry and politics - particularly with regard to topics such as CO2 regulation, digitalisation, safety, trade, and sustainable mobility.
Currently, the ACEA includes 16 major manufacturers operating in Europe. These include both European corporations and international companies with production and development sites within the EU. Members include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Renault, Stellantis, Volvo, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, and Iveco. Additionally, there are Ford of Europe, Toyota Motor Europe, Nissan, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), Hyundai Motor Europe, Honda Motor Europe, and Ferrari. Together, these manufacturers account for the majority of vehicle production in Europe, employ millions of people, and invest billions annually in research and development. The ACEA coordinates collaboration in technical committees and regularly publishes industry figures, position papers, and studies.
This article was first published at automotiveit.eu
